AR 600-25 Military Customs and Courtesies Flashcards
What does AR 600-25 cover?
military customs and courtesies but the official title is salutes, honors, and visits of courtesy
When will personnel salute indoors?
when reporting to commander, pay officer, military board; at an indoor ceremony, sentry duty indoors
What are the 6 situations when salutes not required to be rendered or returned when senior or subordinate present?
- civilian attire
2.engaged in routine work if the salute would interfere
3.carrying articles with both hands so occupied as to make saluting impractical - working as a member of a detail/engaged in sports or social functions
5.public places such as theaters/churches/etc, - ranks of formation
What courtesy must be performed on independence day?
a salute to the union will be fired at 1200 hours at all installations
What courtesy must be performed on memorial day?
at 1200 the national salute will be fired at all installations
When must the army song be played?
concludes all reviews, parades, and honor guard ceremonies
What is the origin of the hand salute?
some historians believe it began in great roman times when assassinations were common, is now a way to show respect. Has been modified to touching the hat and is not the hand salute it is today
When would enlisted members salute each other?
reporting to an enlisted president of a board and when reporting in formation
How far should you be before rendering a hand salute to an officer?
approximately 6 paces
Who should salute an officer in a group of soldiers not in formation?
the first person to see the officer should call the group to attention and everyone salute
On what side do you walk when walking with a person senior to you?
on the senior’s left
What songs correspond to the raising and lowering of the flag?
the reveille for the raising and retreat and to the color for the lowering
